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Sunderland fans have been assured that a potential striker target could solve their centre-forward struggles. Wimbledon striker Ali Al-Hamadi has been linked with a January move to Wearside – according to the Sunderland Echo. The 21-year-old joined the Dons in January, but 14 goals in 33 appearances have alerted clubs in the Championship and League […]
Life as a professional footballer can have many twists and turns, with loan moves often part of a young player’s development. Spark Sunderland exclusively caught up with Newcastle United left back, Matty Bondswell, to talk about his current loan to League Two side Newport County. It may have taken him more than 300 miles from […]
Borussia Dortmund u19s felt “a little too comfortable” in their 2-1 victory over Newcastle United u19s at the Gateshead International Stadium yesterday according to manager Mike Tullberg. Speaking exclusively to Spark Sunderland, Tullberg said his side played very well in the first half and should have wrapped up the game by half-time. Dortmund led 12 […]
By Adam Foster and Ben Boyd Borussia Dortmund U19s were almost made to rue missed chances as they narrowly beat Newcastle United U19s at the Gateshead International Stadium. Dortmund opened the scoring in the 12th minute through Julian Rijkhoff. Samuel Bamba doubled the lead eight minutes into the second half. Sean Neave pulled a goal […]
By Liam Brusby and Joshua Nichol Newcastle United take on Borussia Dortmund in a competitive fixture for the first time ever as they face off in group F of the UEFA Champions League. The Magpies currently sit top of the group following a goalless draw against AC Milan and a historic 4-1 win against Paris […]
Departing Gateshead manager Mike Williamson told his players they were “brilliant” and asked them to “continue doing what you’re doing” in his farewell meeting, a source close to the club has told Spark. The meeting, which took place at 9.30am on the day his departure was announced, was short but players expressed their gratitude to […]
North East darts star Callan Rydz has his sights set on the PDC World Darts Championship and the top 20 of the order of merit. Rydz, 25, has enjoyed a meteoric rise since winning a PDC tour card in 2019. His true breakthrough year came in 2021, reaching the fifth round of the UK Open, […]
Former Newcastle goalkeeper Rob Elliot has been named as interim manager of Gateshead after the departure of Mike Williamson to MK Dons was confirmed. Elliot had previously been working at Gateshead as technical director but will now have the task of running first-team duties alongside players Louis Storey and Carl Magnay. North East Non-League reporter […]
